How to apply a Sony Xperia 5 II skin
Sony Xperia 5 II skin installation video
Watch our Xperia 5 II fitting video and check the generation on your order. Identify the back and any other supplied sections before peeling their backing.
Fitting a clear skin? Check the clear-skin guide and device suitability before wet fitting.
Pause and replay each stage. Watch on YouTube ↗
Can't see your model listed? A similar model with the same skin type shows the basic fitting method. Cut-outs and alignment can differ, so use a skin made for your exact device.
Before you start
Check Xperia 5 II
Match the complete model name and coverage to your order. Leave unused sections on the backing.
Clean and dry
Switch off and unplug. Follow the manufacturer's cleaning advice and let the fitting area dry fully.
Prepare your workspace
Use clean hands and good lighting, with your supplied instructions nearby.
Fitting your Xperia 5 II skin
Follow the video for exact piece placement and application order.
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Check camera alignment
Compare the camera opening and outside margins together before pressing firmly.
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Work progressively
Follow the backing-removal method shown and smooth gradually without touching the adhesive.
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Finish without stretching
Use gentle hairdryer warmth only where instructed. Do not pull a piece to fit or make the phone hot.
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Check the controls
Keep buttons, sensors and ports clear. Do not force a case over a skin edge that catches.
Installation questions
Does the original Xperia 5 use this skin?
Use a skin made for your exact generation. The original phone has a separate Xperia 5 guide.
What if the cut-outs will not line up?
Stop and check the model, piece and orientation. Do not stretch or cut the skin on the phone; send us a photo.
Bubbles, wrinkles and lifting help →